How Securis is Increasing Accuracy and Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Scanning Technology

Inventory accuracy is a cornerstone of effective IT Asset Management and Disposal (ITAD). Securis has recently invested substantially in state-of-the-art handheld mobile computers in our ongoing pursuit to provide industry-leading asset-tracking accuracy. Our latest investment propels us even further towards delivering the most accurate and efficient IT asset inventory tracking available.

Introducing Zebra TC58 Scanners Advancing Asset Tracking

Securis has recently upgraded our handheld scanners to Zebra TC58s, a powerful, enterprise-class handheld mobile computer designed to streamline and improve inventory management. The TC58 is fantastic at capturing barcodes, even if they are damaged or poorly printed. Powered by a robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core processor, the TC58 enables faster and more efficient operation, allowing it to handle demanding applications effortlessly, ensuring a seamless and efficient scanning process.

Enhanced cameras in the TC58 (16MP rear and 5MP front) make it easier to capture high-quality images for proof of delivery, asset tracking, or inspection tasks. The enhanced cameras have improved the ability of our DriveSnap AI technology, our AI-powered asset label scanning innovation that enhances speed and accuracy in asset scanning and provides a photo record of each scanned asset slated for destruction. 

Beyond speed and accuracy, these handheld mobile computers align with our broader technology upgrades to tackle persistent IT Asset Management and Disposition challenges. Two key issues historically plaguing the industry are duplicate scanning and matching drives to their respective storage controllers, servers, and cabinets. Our enhanced scanning capabilities directly address these pain points, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.

Eliminating Duplicates: Enhancing Accuracy and Efficiency

Mistakes are inevitable when scanning thousands of assets daily. Industry data suggests that scanning accuracy typically falls below 85%. A common issue is the inadvertent duplication of scanned items, leading to time-consuming investigations.

Our new scanning technology has significantly improved duplicate detection, allowing us to eliminate errors and streamline operations. This advancement has dramatically reduced the time required to investigate discrepancies, ensuring our clients receive the most accurate reporting possible. As our Mobile Device Administrator Michelle Armon notes, “Not having to worry about duplicate items being scanned has significantly increased our efficiency around asset scanning and brings us closer to our goal of 100% accurate reporting.”

One-to-Many Matching: A Tailored Solution for Client Needs

One of the most significant challenges in ITAD is ensuring that every asset is correctly matched to its corresponding storage device before being securely disposed of. Many of our clients, particularly those in the banking and financial services sectors, require assets to be matched to their storage cabinets for compliance and financial reasons.

For example, financial institutions often track their IT assets using asset tags and serial numbers. Before destruction, they must confirm that all drives in a storage cabinet have been purged or destroyed according to NIST 800-88 standards. Furthermore, some clients receive trade-in credits when they return storage arrays or servers to vendors such as IBM, HP, or Dell. Our new scanning technology facilitates the seamless matching of one storage array or cabinet to all associated drives, providing comprehensive and accurate inventory lists tailored to client requirements.

The Future of IT Asset Management at Securis

Implementing our new scanning technology marks a significant leap forward in our mission to provide the industry’s most precise and reliable IT asset inventory tracking solutions. By addressing key challenges such as duplicate scanning and one-to-many asset matching, we are enhancing our clients’ security, compliance, and efficiency.

Securis remains committed to setting new standards in IT Asset Management and Disposition as we continue to evolve and invest in cutting-edge solutions. Our latest advancements in scanning technology are just one example of how we strive to provide unparalleled service and innovation to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

Stay tuned for more updates as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in IT asset inventory management!